Description
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Variegated Hibiscus ‘Rose Queen’ (aka Red Hot and Tricolor) rooted in pots
Variegated Hibiscus, also known as Coopers Hibiscus, Checkered Hibiscus, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Garden Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Fencing Flower, and Shoeblack Plant, is an old type of Hibiscus in the ‘Lilibiscus’ (Tropical Hibiscus) section of the genus that is now making a comeback. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivars are the result of hybridization of ancient and modern Hibiscus varieties from a number of species― the majority being from the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific. This complex hybrid group was derived from most if not all of the following species: Hibiscus genevii, Hibiscus kokio, Hibiscus liliiflorus, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus fragilis, Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus denisonii, and Hibiscus storckii.
Given its genetic history, it is not surprising that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibits a wide array of traits and a dazzling variety of forms and flower colors. There are even a handful of variegated hibiscus plants that are available and widely grown as an ornamentals for their brilliantly-colored foliage of different colors, which adds great texture and interest even when it not in flower. The more sun exposure or direct sunlight, the brighter and more pronounced the variegation will be on these woody shrubs.
This ‘Rose Queen’ variegated Hibiscus variety is a highly sought Tropical Hibiscus cultivar. It is one of the brightest of a bunch of cultivars with with true tri-colored leaves of green, white, and bright pink. The difference between ‘Aussie Queen’ and ‘Rose Queen’ is ‘Rose Queen’ has splashes of bright pinkish-red on the leaves, while ‘Aussie Queen’ has more white leaves, some of which are nearly solid-white when new, and the pink coloring is lighter and is limited to only the leaf-edges. The difference between ‘Rose Queen’ and ‘Carnival’ is Carnival has variegation that is a softer pink and the variegation is typically more segmented on the leaves, rather than splashed’. Rose Queen also grows quicker than Carnival.
Well suited for permanent potted culture as an indoor tropical houseplant, or can be grown outdoors as a perennial in zones 10+. Requires ample nutrients, regular moisture, and moderate amounts of sunlight.
Outdoor light exposure: Full sun
Indoor light exposure: Direct light/high light
Mature height: 4 ft
Mature width: 3 ft
Hardiness zones: 10-11
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